Weekly Wrap-Up – Week of July 25, 2016

Here’s What You May Have Missed This Week on Lasers Today, including Laser Safety Updates and more. While you were busy innovating the latest in lasers, this week at Lasers Today, we continued the Laser Accident Series, where we share stories of real-life accidents, as reported by OSHA. In this week’s post, find out more […]

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Back by Popular Demand: LIA Relaunches Sales of Laser Safety Signs

ORLANDO, FL – JULY 18, 2016 — Laser Institute of America (LIA), the leading international authority for laser applications and safety, announces today the relaunch of laser safety signs sales to accommodate the needs of Laser Safety Officers (LSOs) and their professional laser safety teams. Back by popular demand, the customizable laser safety signs are […]

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Major Change to OSHA Rules Stirs Controversy

New OSHA regulations going into effect August 10 are sending a ripple of controversy throughout manufacturing, construction, and other hazardous industries. The new law requires that companies that operate in hazardous industries with a staff of fewer than 250 file OSHA form 300A in the event of work-related injury or illness. Those with more than […]

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Critical Laser Safety Tools

LIA’s EVALUATOR & Mastering Light Receive Updates By Jessica Dawkins The number of laser end-users is flourishing, and businesses are continuously compelled to seek ways to implement efficient and cost-effective employee laser safety programs. In an effort to offer all Laser Safety Officers (LSOs) and their staff with the most dynamic, leading edge laser safety […]

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Achieving Success with a BLS Certification

By Betsy Marone The Board of Laser Safety (BLS®) – a nonprofit organization affiliated with Laser Institute of America (LIA) – was tasked with the development and sustainment of a program that establishes a nationally-recognized level of competence and expertise in the field of laser safety. The BLS first created the Certified Laser Safety Officer […]

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